If You Buy Eggs Now, Will They Still Be Good For Easter? An Investigation
Easter is right around the corner, and before you know it, you'll be hopping around the kitchen cooking up all of your friends' and family's favorite treats. You're going to want to recreate our Mini Cadbury Easter Egg Blondies, entice your guests with Deviled Egg Dip, and enjoy that leftover quiche for days to come. But one thing all of these tantalizing recipes have in common is eggs—the star of the holiday.
Besides cooking up a storm, you'll likely want to have a few extra eggs on hand for dying or Easter egg hunts. Luckily, if you start stocking up now (we know eggs are hard to come by these days!), they should still be good to go for Easter.
Digestive health dietitian Alyssa Simpson R.D.N., C.G.N., C.L.T. explains, "As long as your eggs are refrigerated and within their expiration date, you're in the clear for Easter." She says eggs generally last about a month in the fridge, but there are ways to make them last even longer. "You can store the carton upside down—this keeps the yolk centered, reducing airflow into the egg, which can extend freshness," she says.
She also has a pro tip for checking for freshness even past the expiration date. Before tossing those eggs, try the float test. "Fill a cup with water and gently drop the egg in—if it floats, it’s no longer fresh; if it sinks, it’s safe to use," she concludes. And there you have it.
If you've been wondering if it's too early to start hoarding those eggs, consider this permission to hit the store.
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